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Melissa: I think that part of what initially attracted us to each other and what has sustained us through all of these years is our shared fundamental core values and the similar lenses through which we see the world. Yes, marriage is tough. But the challenges we deal with as a couple most often have more to do with the differences between our genders than the differences between our races—that is a completely different ball of wax. I do make my son go to the barber, though. I’ve been going to the barber since I was 13 or 14 years old. That’s part of the experience, as we like to say. That’s where people discuss these issues. I wish there were more outlets like that. When he gets older, maybe I’ll take him to the basketball courts and just throw him out there and see how he handles it. I think it’s necessary.

Jordan: I feel like she has a lot of guilt and needs to apologize to me daily. I think I have the upper hand. Jokes aside, I couldn’t ask for a better mate. Alina grew up demographically more culturally enriched than I did. She was one of the only white children in her grammar school. I really think that diversity offers a certain kind of intellect.

Melissa: Some of our son’s classmates have told him that he is not Chinese because of the way he looks and because he does not speak or understand fluent Chinese. We use these hurtful comments and experiences as teachable moments for our children. SELF: What are some of the cultural differences that you have noticed in your relationship? How do you navigate them?

Lewis: If you love someone, then their race shouldn’t matter. If anything, our interracial bond makes us and our family unique. We view ourselves as husband and wife. Others should view us no differently.window, document, "script", "https://95662602.adoric-om.com/adoric.js", "Adoric_Script", "adoric","9cc40a7455aa779b8031bd738f77ccf1", "data-key"); Israel News Health & Wellness WORLD NEWS Middle East Business & Innovation Opinion Archeology Login Log Out SELF: It’s been 53 years since the Loving decision granted people the right to marry interracially. Do you think interracial relationships have made strides? SELF: You currently don’t have kids. Have you all had conversations about race as it relates to kids and if your cultures play into how you would raise your children?